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The BBC was forced to change its television channels after the World Cup match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina went into extra time. Sir Alan Sugar’s The Apprentice: Unfinished Business has switched to iPlayer, with Craig Bellamy’s side aiming to reach the preliminary final.Shortly before 10pm, a banner appeared on BBC Two saying: “The Apprentice: Unfinished Business is now available on BBC iPlayer”. For the Red Dragons, the game against Bosnia entered the first half of overtime with the score 1-1. Leeds United winger Dan James put the hosts ahead within five minutes of the second half, but former…
FFrance forward Kylian Mbapp showed no ill effects from his left knee injury on Thursday as he scored France’s first goal en route to a 2-1 win over Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match between the world’s top teams.With a crowd of 66,215 strongly supporting Brazil, Mbapp and Hugo Ekitike gave France a 2-0 lead on the same pitch where Norway will play Erling Haaland in the final group stage match of this summer’s World Cup. Bremer cut the deficit to 2-1 in the 78th minute.Despite a simmering feud between the city of Foxboro and World Cup organizers over…
Newcastle’s season reached its nadir with Sunday’s loss to Sunderland, but manager Eddie Howe once again lamented the situation they find themselves in in the transfer window.March 26, 2026, 12:56Updated March 26, 2026 12:56Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season.After Newcastle’s last-minute defeat to Sunderland, which drew boos from some fans, Eddie Howe claimed it was “getting harder and harder” for the Magpies to compete in the market.Howe’s side sit in the bottom half of the table and a lack of consistency means Champions League football is looking beyond them. This means the club has only…
As the game began to drift away from Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland, it was Sandro Tonali who came up with a piece of magic. Italy have failed to qualify for the past two World Cups, and since winning the title in 2006 their performance in soccer’s most prestigious competition has been dismal to say the least.Despite qualifying for the 2010 and 2014 tournaments, Italy last won a World Cup finals tournament in 2006 against France in Germany. Italy have taken a big step towards this summer’s North American tournament, with Manchester United target Tonali…
PRAGUE (AP) – Ireland midfielder Sammy Szmodics was carried unconscious on a stretcher after a violent collision with an opponent. world cup qualifying playoffs Thursday’s game against the Czech Republic.Šmodic collided with Czech Stepan Charoupek as he advanced toward a high ball. Schmodics immediately fell to the ground, his arms appearing to move involuntarily.Medical staff treated Schmodics on the ground for several minutes before transferring him to a stretcher, supporting his head and neck. Fans sang and applauded as Schmodics was carried away. “He got knocked out called,” Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said. “At least he’s conscious now. He’s going…
ITully finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. The four-time champion needs one more win to avoid qualifying for a third consecutive time.The Azzurri defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in the European semi-final on Thursday.At home in Bergamo, Italy broke the deadlock early in the second half with a half-volley from Sandro Tonali, setting the stage for another goal from Moise Kean.Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said, “After we took the lead, I felt refreshed.” “We performed well. This should boost our confidence heading into Tuesday. … We have to win. There is no other choice.”Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Poland,…
Kai Rooney has shone for Manchester United’s Under-16s this season, but now he has revealed a devastating blow.March 26, 2026, 11:04Updated March 26, 2026 11:47Kai Rooney will miss the rest of the season (Image: Instagram)Kai Rooney has released a statement confirming that he will miss the remainder of the season with Manchester United’s Under-16s. The teenager is one of the most promising talents in United’s academy.The 16-year-old, the son of United’s all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney, has made huge strides at Carrington this season. Rooney won the Premier League Shield with United’s Under-16s on Tuesday.Michael Carrick’s son Jaycee Carrick also…
Wales manager Craig Bellamy came face-to-face with Bosnian star Edin Dzeko during the final stages of the World Cup play-offs in Cardiff on Thursday. The two sides were in a head-to-head battle for a spot in the World Cup play-off final against Italy on Tuesday, with the match going into extra time and a penalty shootout.Dan James scored from the best area with 25 yards to go and Nikola Vasili’s unparalleled thunderbolt into the Bosnian goal gave the home side a commanding lead. It felt like it was only a matter of time before Wales would score a second goal…
Gio Reyna is pleased that Mauricio Pochettino is not using lack of Bundesliga minutes as an excuse as the US manager prepares for the final two friendlies before selecting his World Cup squad.Reina is one of 27 players in camp ahead of Saturday’s game against Belgium and Tuesday’s game against Portugal. The 23-year-old midfielder, the son of former US captain Claudio Reyna, has only appeared on the field for 28 minutes in the past three months for Borussia Mönchengladbach.”Anytime you’re playing week in and week out, it’s easy. That’s not the case for me,” Reyna said during an online press…
Lionel Messi’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is not confirmed, at least that is what Lionel Scaloni made clear today. Messi has made it clear that the decision is entirely up to him, as members of the Argentina national team avoid putting any pressure on their star players.Messi’s existence remains shrouded in mysteryWhile Argentina prepares for international friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia, it is inevitable that all eyes will be on Messi and his potential final World Cup appearance following the cancellation of the Finalissima.”That’s a question that concerns him. I don’t have to answer it. I want him…